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Learners examine the procedures that writers utilize to obtain and develop ideas for writing. Journal writing is fostered as a primary step in the writing process. Learners are encouraged to pay careful attention to using complete sentences. They are offered a time period to re-read and revise their work. They finish by identifying strong vocabulary and innovative ways to revise their work.

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revising writing, revision, editing, genres

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Narrative Writing, edit, genre, revise, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
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Year
2002

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